First flip
Closed on house yesterday. Single family-4 bed , 2 bath.
Paid $127
Rehab budgeted- $30 k
List price- $249,950
Day one- Ripped up all carpet, tack board, base board, kitchen laminant/cabinets out. Sub floors have areas that are saturated from cat urine. I literally lost my appetite tonight. Walking the carpet out to the dumpster was TOUGH. In areas that are bad im just going to rip up sub floor. I really dont get how any product can change the smell of a saturated piece of plywood. Seems to be a gimmick to me.
Couple questions for renovation:
Windows are older but work. Need to be painted on outside. Would we be better off going new windows? Are new windows necessary/a good idea?
Anyone have recommendations on window trim? For base board I want to do 5 and a 1/4. I like the bigger look, and think it makes the house look great.
Refrigerator- My partner mentioned we should get all new appliances except for the fridge because we wont see that money back. Has anyone ever experienced with that? I was thinking the stainless steel appliance package adds to the first impression.
Irrigation for lawn- Just curious to see if anyone think a system is worth installing for the flip/
Thinking of doing "wood" tile on floors all throughout first floor living area, kitchen, living room and hallway''
Thanks
Ben
Most Popular Reply
All the questions you've asked can be answered with, "What is your competition doing?"
If your competition has new(er) windows, replace them. If your competition is including a new fridge, include it. If your competition has upgraded landscaping features, add them.
Show me pictures/listings of 10 competing houses in your market, and I be happy to answer those questions for you...